Wordle #1702

Wordle Hints and Answer for Sunday, February 15, 2026

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 1 vowel and uses less common letters, including at least one repeated letter.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Yes

Letters

Less Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

SLUNKSULKYLUMPS

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to anatomy and is something found in living creatures.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might encounter this word in biology class, at a museum, or during Halloween decorations.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter S.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

Pirates sometimes fly a flag featuring this image alongside crossbones.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with GULL.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with S and ends with L, and it refers to the bony structure that protects your brain.

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Answer

SKULL

This word refers to the skeletal framework of the head that encloses and protects the brain and supports the face. In humans, it consists of 22 bones that fuse together during development. The word comes from Old Norse meaning bowl or drinking cup, reflecting its rounded shape.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle contains a double letter, which can be tricky to spot. When you have confirmed some letters but the word still seems elusive, consider whether any letters might appear twice. Words with repeated consonants are often overlooked on first attempts.